Lead Quality Inspector – Aerospace Precision Leader (Onsite)

RTC Aerospace LLC; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with up to a 6% company m

Paid time off and holidays

Shift differentials for off-shifts

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTC Aerospace LLC in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to serve as the technical leader of the inspection team in a precision aerospace environment. You will perform advanced inspections, guide Quality Inspectors, coordinate priorities, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years of aerospace quality inspection experience, strong GD&T and AS9100/ISO knowledge, reading engineering drawings, and proficiency with micrometers, calipers,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of aerospace quality inspection experience.
• Technical leadership or coordination of inspection activities.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proficiency using precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, optical comparators, and related instruments.
• Experience completing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and AS9102 documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dimensional and visual inspections using precision equipment.
• Coordinate daily inspection priorities to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to Quality Inspectors and support employee development.
• Lead or support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and AS9102 documentation.
• Review inspection documentation, traceability records, and quality documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by preparing documentation and serving as a technical resource.
• Monitor inspection processes and recommend improvements that increase quality and efficiency.
• Ensure inspection staging areas, documentation, and product traceability are maintained throughout the inspection process.

Skills

Technical leadership

Quality inspection

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T understanding

Inspection documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering

ASQ CQI/CQT certification (preferred)

Tools

Calypso

Mitutoyo MCOSMOS

Verisurf

PC-DMIS

Job description

RTC Aerospace LLC in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to serve as the technical leader of the inspection team in a precision aerospace environment. You will perform advanced inspections, guide Quality Inspectors, coordinate priorities, and support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years of aerospace quality inspection experience, strong GD&T and AS9100/ISO knowledge, reading engineering drawings, and proficiency with micrometers, calipers,